Very informative about the Borden trial. Shows what living in the time period would be like. Has some comments from journalists. The remarks about her demeanor, and mood changes. The courtroom antics where fascinating a drama at it's most dramatic. Most of the book is of the trial, which is something I hadn't read much about before. If you're interested in learning about the Borden trial I recommend this book.
Thank you to the publishers for an early review copy

The remarkable new account of an essential piece of American mythology—the trial of Lizzie Borden—based on twenty years of research and recently unearthed evidence.

The Trial of Lizzie Borden tells the true story of one of the most sensational murder trials in American history. When Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally hacked to death in Fall River, Massachusetts, in August 1892, the arrest of the couple’s younger daughter Lizzie turned the case into international news and her trial into a spectacle unparalleled in American history. Reporters flocked to the scene. Well-known columnists took up conspicuous seats in the courtroom. The defendant was relentlessly scrutinized for signs of guilt or innocence. Everyone—rich and poor, suffragists and social conservatives, legal scholars and laypeople—had an opinion about Lizzie Borden’s guilt or innocence. Was she a cold-blooded murderess or an unjustly persecuted lady? Did she or didn’t she?

The popular fascination with the Borden murders and its central enigmatic character has endured for more than one hundred years. Immortalized in rhyme, told and retold in every conceivable genre, the murders have secured a place in the American pantheon of mythic horror, but one typically wrenched from its historical moment. In contrast, Cara Robertson explores the stories Lizzie Borden’s culture wanted and expected to hear and how those stories influenced the debate inside and outside of the courtroom. Based on transcripts of the Borden legal proceedings, contemporary newspaper accounts, unpublished local accounts, and recently unearthed letters from Lizzie herself, The Trial of Lizzie Borden offers a window onto America in the Gilded Age, showcasing its most deeply held convictions and its most troubling social anxieties

My Thoughts
rating: 4.5
For a debut book as well as for the author , I'm glad that I picked this one to read , because I'm now looking foreword to see what else she writes about, while I knew a little bit about the case going into the story i didn't know a hole lot about it and that funny since i love to read true crime , and its ones of my top non fiction to read , i do have to say that the author brought the story to life , and made you think about why Lizzie did this , was she crazy , was it out of hatred to her father and step mother or was there something else going on that people just didn't see. Still a good book to read . With that said I want to say thank you to Netgalley for letting me read and review it in a change for my honest opinion.

No feedback to give because I can not download this book. I really wish there was a epub kindle link. Contacted NetGalley...still no help.

I had high hopes for this newly published comprehensive account of the Borden murders and subsequent trial. Unfortunately, the writing was rather dry and the content too dense. While I hail Cara Robertson for her extensive research, some parring down of the information might have been better executed. I found myself skimming huge paragraphs and losing interest as the reporting wore on. I do appreciate that the author remained neutral on Lizzie’s innocence or lack of but I got the sense that even after all of the research done, Cara Robertson is not sure herself. I know I am still unsure.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I personally think Lizzie had something to do with the murders but the book doesn’t posit any theories. Robertson just lays out the facts as reported both then and later discovered and leaves it to the reader to make their decision. I found Robertson’s writing easy to follow, however it’s very detailed. It’s not a quick read, but a satisfying one. So if you’ve been bitten by the Lizzie bug and are curious about the facts behind the drama, I 10/10 recommend this book.

I have always been interested in the story of Lizzie Borden and the craze that went along with her trial The author took her time to do the proper research and not only used known books about the case but also went through newspapers and court documents to truly reflect the feelings of the case. The detailed research made me feel as if I had been transported back in time to be able to sit in the courtroom and watch it as it occurred.

I would recommend this book to any true crime buff who also loves the historical aspect of the story.

As an avid true crime reader I am some what familiar with the Lizzie Borden case. This book does and excellent job of combining the narrative of the events that lead to the murder and the life that they lived. I really appreciated the use of images throughout the text helping keep you deep within the narritve while also showing the expert research and thought that went into this text.

I was vaguely familiar with who Lizzie Borden was\circumstances but I've always been curious. I deeply appreciate a straightforward, clear and honest layout to make my own decisions. Good read

My fascination with the Lizzie Borden story LOVED this book. This book specifically focused on the trial and the media surrounding it. The story was great at providing a different perspective from what I have already read.

I won't be able to review this one, alas, as the review copy is not compatible with Kindle. (I have vision problems and need the adjustable font size.) Since requesting a book and not reviewing it hurts my average, I feel compelled to let it be known that Kindle-compatible review copies are important, and I hope the publisher will take that into consideration.

Lizzie Borden and the murder of her father and step- mother is one of the greatest mysteries of all time. Was she truly innocent of the crime she was acquitted of?.
In this book there is new evidence. It also goes into greater detail of the trial. What was said, and what was heard.
One thing about the trial is that the majority of the women were sure of Lizzie's innocence. It is hard by the detailed description of Lizzie's personality and appearance that she could be the cold blooded killer portrayed in this case. The evidence is circumstantial. Cases have been prosecuted on less. At the end of the day, was she really innocent?
This is a remarkable read. The attention to detail is truly amazing. You can actually picture the trial in your mind. The drawings and pictures included,some II have seen for the first time. Well worth reading. Excellent!

Thanks to the kind people at Simon and Schuster and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book.

I am a true crime buff. I have always been fascinated by the Borden case. There is so much speculation around what happened on that fateful day. This book took court documents and newspaper articles and recreated the case in such a way that made me feel like I was one of the spectators crammed into that hot little courtroom.

Overall, I very much enjoyed this read.

"The remarkable new account of an essential piece of American mythology—the trial of Lizzie Borden—based on twenty years of research and recently unearthed evidence.

The Trial of Lizzie Borden tells the true story of one of the most sensational murder trials in American history. When Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally hacked to death in Fall River, Massachusetts, in August 1892, the arrest of the couple’s younger daughter Lizzie turned the case into international news and her trial into a spectacle unparalleled in American history. Reporters flocked to the scene. Well-known columnists took up conspicuous seats in the courtroom. The defendant was relentlessly scrutinized for signs of guilt or innocence. Everyone—rich and poor, suffragists and social conservatives, legal scholars and laypeople—had an opinion about Lizzie Borden’s guilt or innocence. Was she a cold-blooded murderess or an unjustly persecuted lady? Did she or didn’t she?"

Like many others, I've always been fond of the Borden trials, ever since learning about it in school. This was a great updated read about Lizzie Borden with photos that I haven't seen before. Still to this day I still don't know what to believe. This book gives you a lot to think about.

Thanks to #NetGalley for the ARC!
Pub Date 12 Mar 2019

This was a fascinating book about the trial of Lizzie Borden. It was accompanied by many photos, of not only people, but places of prominence related to these events. This allowed the reader to have an overall and comprehensive understanding of the life and times of Lizzie Borden.
Cara Robertson also provided the reader with a well researched and very detailed account of the trial, as well as newspaper reporters’ perspective, especially on Lizzie Borden’s demeanor throughout the trial. For example, during the prosecutor’s opening statement, Moody slowly and dramatically produced a bag that contained the skulls of Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother. Naturally, Lizzie fainted. Yet, the next day headlines were not about the prosecutor’s antics, but how Lizzie exhibited her feminine side by fainting. This was the culture and mindset of the times. The author effectively placed the reader in this mindset throughout the book in order to experience the total enigma that was Lizzie Borden and a crime committed 126 years ago. Overall, this was a well written, engaging read.

Cara Robertson spent twenty years researching the trial of Lizzie Borden and it shows in her writing. She brings us a fascinating view of the trial, letters, local accounts, and the views of the 1800's. I would recommend this.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher file in exchange for an honest review.

Cara Robertson dug really deep into the Borden trial. The details are exquisitely laid out from beginning to end. not only is this book a fascinating look at the trial itself but also the culture of the time.

I liked reliving the "trial of the century". At times,the book seem to get bogged down in the minute details. But,it was very descriptive of the times and the trial. Do I think Lizzie did it? Probably. Do I think her status and wealth bought her an acquittal? Probably. I guess some things really haven't changed in a hundred plus years.

Would love to read this, but there's no Kindle compatible version. What happened in Fall River the day Lizzie Borden committed murders that riveted the nation is, by all that I've read, a fascinating and extremely complex situation that is still so worthy of exanation.

The Trial of Lizzie Borden by author Cara Robertson is a perfect read for October. A great book to read if you are at all wondering about this tragic, creepy story of Lizzie Borden.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc copy of The Trial of Lizzie Borden in exchange for an honest review.